South Africa, May 4 -- Reducing premium pay

The group has initiated a formal Section 189A consultation process with labour unions, proposing significant changes to its labour model - including adjustments to weekend pay structures, working hours and benefits.

At the centre of the proposed changes is a plan to reduce premium pay for Sunday work and introduce more flexible rostering that would require a greater number of full-time staff to work across weekends, reflecting peak trading periods.

According to the company, long-standing employment arrangements have become misaligned with industry norms, with Pick n Pay arguing that its labour costs sit well above market benchmarks and are no longer sustainable in a highly competitive retail ...